Hakkд± Bulut Ben Tг¶vbemi Geri Aldд±m May 2026

Both lyrics and music were composed by Hakkı Bulut himself. Lyrical Meaning & Themes

(I Took Back My Repentance) is a seminal Turkish Arabesque song written and performed by Hakkı Bulut . Originally released in 1983 on an eponymous vinyl album by Türküola , it remains one of the most recognizable "damar" (deeply emotional) tracks in Turkish folk and Arabesque history. Musical & Album Profile Genre: Arabesque / Fantezi. HakkД± Bulut Ben TГ¶vbemi Geri AldД±m

Ben Tövbemi Geri Aldım - Hakkı Bulut: Song Lyrics ... - Shazam Both lyrics and music were composed by Hakkı Bulut himself

The song explores the intense psychological toll of being deceived by a loved one. The lyrics depict a protagonist who has tried to "repent" (give up drinking or despair) but finds it impossible due to the pain of betrayal. Musical & Album Profile Genre: Arabesque / Fantezi

A famous line in the song asks, "Nasıl içmeyim?" (How can I not drink?), suggesting that without the anesthetic of alcohol, the pain of the heart cannot be halved. Popularity and Modern Presence

Modern arrangement included in the Klasikler 2005 collection.

The song is a staple of Arabesque culture and has been covered and rearranged multiple times: